Ted Danson Apologizes for 1993 Blackface Stunt During Roast of Whoopi Goldberg

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Ted Danson apologized for donning blackface during a 1993 roast of Whoopi Goldberg, his girlfriend at the time. The decades-old incident resurfaced as the actor addressed the performance, which drew criticism when it occurred. Danson's apology marks a reckoning with a moment that reflected attitudes toward race and comedy that have since faced much broader scrutiny in entertainment. The apology comes amid ongoing conversations about blackface performances in Hollywood's past.